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City Bar Justice Center Volunteers Join CLE in Honor of Veterans Day

by CBJC StaffNovember 18, 2020

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) held its fifth annual Veterans Day celebration remotely in recognition of the impactful work accomplished by our Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) with the invaluable support of our longstanding partners.

Protecting Struggling, Underserved New York City Veterans

by CBJC StaffSeptember 1, 2020

The Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) recently testified before the New York State Legislature on behalf of the City Bar Justice Center (CBJC). Logan Campbell, VAP’s Project Coordinator, spoke at the joint public hearing which focused on protecting the state’s estimated 800,000 disadvantaged veterans as they struggle amid the COVID-19 crisis. VAP advised against potential cuts in funding for veteran legal services and warned that this could create additional barriers for poor veterans living in New York City.

The Veterans Assistance Project Launches Initiative to Address Veterans Service Gaps in NYC

by Logan CampbellApril 16, 2020

After studying the gap between what veterans in New York City should be receiving in terms of disability payments and what they actually obtain, the City Bar Justice Center’s Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) has been active in addressing this injustice on a number of fronts. Thanks to the support of The New York Community Trust and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, VAP launched an initiative advocating for more trained attorneys taking on veterans disability work.

New York City Council’s Committee on Veterans Hearing

by Cheryl LopezJanuary 29, 2020

The Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) recently testified before New York City Council’s Committee on Veterans on behalf of the City Bar Justice Center (CBJC). On January 21, 2020, VAP’s Program Director, Kent Eiler, participated in a public hearing aimed at exploring the future of the city’s Department of Veteran’s Service (DVS).

Sterling National Bank Supports the City Bar Justice Center in Advancing Veteran Rights

by Cheryl LopezJanuary 10, 2020

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) would like to thank Sterling National Bank for their generous contribution in support of financial literacy for veterans served by the City Bar Justice Center and our Veterans Assistance Project (VAP).

Funding Legal Assistance Pays off for NY’s Vets

by Logan CampbellNovember 11, 2019

The City Bar Justice Center’s Veterans Assistance Project Director, Kent Eiler, recently wrote an Op-Ed in the Gotham Gazette entitled New York to DC: Pay Your Bill for Your Veterans. In the Op-Ed, Kent argues New York and its leaders must demand that the federal government, through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), provide … Continue reading Funding Legal Assistance Pays off for NY’s Vets →

Veterans’ Legal Series Ep. 7: “Overview of Discharge Upgrades Part 2”

by CBJC StaffOctober 28, 2016

In Episode 7 of the Veterans’ Legal Series, Veterans Assistance Project Director Kent Eiler explains the difference between a Discharge Upgrade from the Department of Defense and an Independent Characterization of Service from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Veterans Day Breakfast and CLE for Veterans Assistance Project Volunteers

by CBJC Staff

This Veterans Day, CBJC is thanking Veterans Assistance Project volunteers with a free breakfast and CLE. VAP volunteers who can attend the event are encouraged to RSVP to Meg McCarthy.

Veterans’ Legal Series Episode 6: “Overview of Discharge Upgrades Part 1”

by CBJC StaffOctober 25, 2016

In the sixth episode of the Veterans’ Legal Series, Veterans Assistance Project Director Kent Eiler explains the difference between administrative and punitive discharges and dispels some rumors about discharge upgrades.